Posted on December 15, 2025
𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗔ç𝘂
During COP30 Brazil, the Port of Açu, located in the northern region of the state of Rio de Janeiro, and Van Oord, responsible for maintenance dredging of the port complex, announced a collaboration on a number of sustainable initiatives in the port, including using biofuel for the dredging of the access channels.
The expectation is that, starting in 2026, operations will be powered by renewable fuel, in a first-of-its-kind initiative in Brazil. The measure will reduce carbon emissions and contributes to the decarbonisation goals of both the port and Van Oord.
“The agreement strengthens Van Oord’s operations in Brazil and demonstrates the potential of renewable fuels to reduce emissions in maritime activities, contributing to the advancement of decarbonisation in the port sector,” says Tim Helbo, Director Dredging & Infra, Van Oord.
We look forward to our continued collaboration with Porto do Açu on emission reduction and building with nature.
